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Drone Photo of Lake Oscawana

This historic community, nestled in the Hudson Highlands, is less than an hour from midtown Manhattan by car, but centuries away from New York’s hectic lifestyle.  Putnam Valley, with a population of approximately 11,000 people, includes several lovely lakeside communities, and the renowned Clarence Fahnestock State Park which has many miles of hiking and riding trails.

Putnam Valley, NY: Quiet, Rustic and ‘Old-Timey’
Read the New York Times article.

Putnam County Map


History of Putnam Valley

Early Settlers & Native Americans